Mexperience Blog

Statistics published by foreign consulates demonstrate that the overwhelming majority of foreign visits to Mexico pass by trouble-free. Health problems, when they arise, tend to stem from a small group of ailments which are directly related to the climate and local environment. People who stay here longer usually become acclimatized to the local food and water and any upsets—for example digestive issues—they may experience in the early days usually clear as their bodies adapt to the local environment . . .

According to the Bank of Mexico there are more than 360 billion pesos in coins and bills in circulation, which works out at about 3,600 pesos for each of the country’s just over 100 million inhabitants. Why then does it seem that no one ever has any change? . . .

When you’re buying property in Mexico, whether it’s a built home or land upon which you intend to build your dream home, it’s vital to know exactly what the water supply arrangements are, because it may not be as straightforward as you might expect.

In the United States and Canada, the accreditation of hospitals and many other healthcare institutions is ubiquitous. You expect your local neighborhood hospital to be accredited and you’d be surprised if it weren’t. In Mexico the situation is different . . .

In recent years, one of the hardest things to predict has been the Mexican peso/US dollar exchange rate. Just when the peso seemed to be making a comeback from the 2008 devaluation something else happened leading investors to move back into dollars . . .

If you’re living or working in Mexico, planning to retire here, or planning to invest in Mexican real estate, the likelihood is that you will need to open an account at a Mexican bank to facilitate your daily financial transactions in Mexico as well as manage money transfers between foreign accounts and your Mexican bank account . . .

Mexico’s geographical territory is composed of a diverse topography including coastal plains, temperate highlands, and extensive mountain ranges which climb to heights of over 10,000 feet above sea level. This diversity gives rise to a range of different climate zones . . .

Whether you plan to buy land and build a house on it, fall in love with an old ruined property you want to restore, or buy a pre-existing home in Mexico, the process takes real commitment, energy, patience and above all—relevant know-how . . .

Cars in Mexico are symbols of social status, and switching from public transport to owning your own vehicle is regarded as a step up on the social ladder here. The paradox is that some expats who came from countries where car dependency is now embedded into everyday life feel delighted to have dumped their car–as they have come to know just how expensive and cumbersome becoming dependent on one can be . . .

People often ask us for a list of ‘must-see’ places to visit in Mexico. No such list would be complete without inclusion of one of the most breath-taking travel experiences Mexico has on offer: Barrancas de Cobre – Copper Canyon – an area of outstanding natural beauty situated in north-western Mexico . . .